Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessBendix announces new headquarters facilityBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC will construct a new headquarters in Northeast Ohio, expected to be within a 20-mile radius of its current Elyria location, the company announced today. Bendix is the North American leader in the development and manufacture of leading-edge active safety and braking system technologies for commercial vehicles. The date for groundbreaking […]March 3, 2015BusinessKenworth announces extended medium duty warranty programKenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial announce a 2015 Extended Warranty Program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 factory trucks financed through PACCAR Financial. Kenworth customers may receive a 2-year / 200,000-mile basic vehicle extended warranty by choosing PACCAR Financial to finance purchases of new Kenworth Class 5-7 trucks. PACCAR Financial rates […]March 3, 2015BusinessRadical shift in trucking on the horizon? It could come quicker than you thinkWith tech companies like Google and Apple trying to enter the automotive industry, a huge shift in the way the U.S. handles transportation could be underway. And those in the trucking industry should embrace the new tech if they want to survive and thrive.February 26, 2015BusinessGive the blue-collar kids a chance, too“I saw on the news the other day where the president wants to give free community college to students now. Well, why not free technical and vocational school tuition as well?”February 23, 2015BusinessBendix celebrates Engineers WeekBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC honored its engineers for their contributions to the company’s development and manufacture of leading-edge active safety and braking system technologies in celebration of Engineers Week 2015, observed February 22-28. The company recognized 46 engineers who contributed – individually or in groups – to the 27 worldwide patents granted to Bendix […]February 23, 2015BusinessLow-tech truck revolution: Will modern truck technology create a market for simpler, more affordable trucks?Fleet managers and truckers pine for a dependable, affordable truck without all of today’s bells and whistles. Can they rewind the clock?February 19, 2015BusinessRoadmaster introduces new tire, finalizes National Fleet Account Program plansRoadmaster, a division of Cooper Tire, released its new RM272 tire at TMC’s Annual Meeting in Nashville. drop-deck trailers. The new tire features a new tread design and compounding that provides improved treadwear and protection against cutting and chipping.February 18, 2015BusinessTrojan debut’s Reliant deep cycle truck battery at TMCTrojan Battery says its new Reliant AGM battery is the trucking industry’s first true deep cycle battery, specifically designed to supply consistent power during long off–duty stretches.February 18, 2015BusinessMaxwell Technologies showcases truck engine start module at TMCThe Maxwell ESM connects directly to a truck’s starter via a dedicated third terminal on the unit. The remaining truck batteries are isolated from the cranking process and concentrate on providing long-term power to the vehicle when it is at rest.February 18, 2015BusinessMeritor previews tractor-specific tire pressure monitoring systemMeritor is previewing breakthrough technology at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville that it says will give fleets greater peace of mind and contribute significant tire cost savings to their bottom lines: A new, tractor-optimized, tire pressure monitoring system.February 17, 2015Previous PagePage 13 of 151Next PageTop StoriesBusinessFedEx founder Fred Smith passes awayFred Smith built Federal Express from a small fleet of planes in 1973 into the largest express transportation company in the world.RegulationsGallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure fundingAlternative powerCalifornia doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rulesAlternative powerYard tractors take lead in battery electric market shareMaintenanceElectronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance
